# Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/avuv for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Avantis · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Actively Managed · Inception: 2019-09-24 This ETF allocates capital across a broad spectrum of small-capitalization companies within the U.S. market. Its core strategy seeks to enhance expected returns by identifying firms with robust profitability that are trading at what Avantis considers attractive, low valuations. While incorporating the hallmarks of passive indexing – such as broad diversification, low portfolio turnover, and transparent exposures – the fund also aims to add value through active investment decisions informed by real-time market pricing. It benefits from an efficient portfolio management and trading approach,... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $122.06 | | Expense Ratio | 0.25% | | Assets Under Management | $32.23B | | NAV | $122.10 | | Holdings Count | 794 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 1.24% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $1.52 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | | 52-Week Range | $93.87 – $129.05 | | Beta | 1.03 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.4142 /share - Ex-date: 2026-09-08 - Pay date: 2026-09-10 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does AVUV invest in? This ETF allocates capital across a broad spectrum of small-capitalization companies within the U.S. market. Its core strategy seeks to enhance expected returns by identifying firms with robust profitability that are trading at what Avantis considers attractive, low valuations. While incorporating the hallmarks of passive indexing – such as broad diversification, low portfolio turnover, and transparent exposures – the fund also aims to add value through active investment decisions informed by real-time market pricing. It benefits from an efficient portfolio management and trading approach, meticulously designed to boost returns while simultaneously reducing unnecessary costs and potential risks for investors. Ultimately, this ETF is built to seamlessly complement an investor's overall asset allocation. ### What is the expense ratio of AVUV? Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV) charges an expense ratio of 0.25%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is AVUV? Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV) manages $32.23B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation. ### Is AVUV actively managed or an index fund? AVUV is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (AVUV's is 0.25%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions. ### When was AVUV launched? Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV) launched in September 2019 and is managed by Avantis. ### How has AVUV performed? AVUV's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon. ### Does AVUV pay a dividend? Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF (AVUV) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 1.24%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does AVUV pay dividends? Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is AVUV's dividend yield? AVUV's trailing-twelve-month yield is 1.24%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is AVUV's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for AVUV was 2026-09-08. The next ex-date typically follows Quarterly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will AVUV's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.25% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does AVUV charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from AVUV's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does AVUV cost more than a fund like VOO? AVUV is actively managed (current expense ratio 0.25%). Active funds charge more than passive index trackers in exchange for the manager's discretion to over- or under-weight positions. The Cost Verdict card above tells you whether AVUV's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to AVUV? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as AVUV (0.25%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/avuv - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/avuv/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/avuv/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/avuv/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/avuv/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.